CAIA - Introduction to Armenian history, culture, identity & dispersion‏

Introduction to Armenian history, culture,
identity & dispersion

5 half day Course

What this course offers....

A better understanding to the background of Armenians in Britain and around the world An insight into Armenian history, culture & heritage An Opportunity for progression into further learning The chance to ask questions and interact with others in a friendly & welcoming environment

The CAIA for the first time has successfully gained a small grant from Ealing Adult

Education Department to meet the demand from families and young Armenians

born or growing up in this country to have some information about the history,

culture and identity which make up the Armenian communities in Britain.

This course is designed by way of introduction to increase your knowledge of

Armenian history, culture, identity & dispersion and to help you to understand better

yourself, where you come from and the challenges facing as an Armenian in British society.

Who should attend?

All those who wish to increase

their knowledge of Armenians aged 15
and over. Families learning together most welcome.

This is a free course (in English) for those living in LB of Ealing. Anyone

registered must be committed to attend all 5 days of the course including

induction.

Place are limited. Refreshments and light lunch provided

Registration date & Induction: Sunday 15 February 2009

Venue: Hayashen, 105a Mill Hill Road, Acton, London W3 8JF

Course dates:

Sunday 22 February, 2009, Prof. Theo Maarton Van Lint (Oxford Univ.)

Sunday 1 March, 2009, Gregory Neil Topalian (Gomidas Institute)

Sunday 8 March, 2009, Dr. Vrej Nersessian (British Library)

Sunday 15 March, 2009, Dr. Vrej Nersessian (British Library)

Sunday 22 March, 2009, Joan George (Author of books on Armenians in Manchester & London) & Dalilia Heath (Aghtamar Dance Group)

Time: 11.00am-1.30pm

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